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Appeal filed after Philadelphia wins wrongful death case over police shooting
PHILADELPHIA - The estate of a man shot to death by Philadelphia police is appealing the loss of its wrongful death lawsuit that claimed officers should have tasered him instead.
Bedford County Foster Father Jailed up to Eight Years for Violently Shaking Toddler, Causing Serious Injury
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Bedford County man will serve four to eight years in prison and seven years on probation for seriously injuring his foster son, a toddler, days after gaining custody.
Buchanan Announces 2025 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow and Pathfinder Participants
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is proud to announce that three attorneys have been selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow and Pathfinder programs.
Amputee fired for calling manager 'scumbag' on Facebook loses discrimination case
HARRISBURG - A Pennsylvania Department of Transportation worker fired over a Facebook post complaining about his manager has lost his discrimination lawsuit.
Changes from 2023 didn't take Roundup plaintiffs' 'shaky' causation experts
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Experts once called "shaky" by the federal judge hearing thousands of Roundup cases can continue to testify, as the latest wave of plaintiffs make their way through a multidistrict litigation proceeding.
Commitment to Scholarly Excellence
Penn Carey Law continues to set the standard for impactful legal scholarship, earning recognition as the top-ranked faculty in the latest Top 100 Legal Scholars of 2024 ranking by researchers at George Mason University.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Restaurant Over Hookah Incident
Dawn Hayes is suing DJ's on Broadway Inc., operating as Ram’s Pizza Tavern, for negligence after an employee allegedly dropped hot coals from a hookah onto her during a visit in May 2024.
Homeowner Accused of Negligence Leading to Severe Injuries
A lawsuit filed by Deborah Serrano alleges negligence on part of homeowners Neal Williams and Kimberly Williams led to severe personal injuries due to an unsafe sidewalk condition outside their property in Holmes, Pennsylvania.
RJG Attorneys Volunteered for High School Mock Trial District Competition’s Preliminary Rounds
Several of our attorneys recently volunteered for the High School Mock Trial District Competition’s Preliminary Rounds.
Property Owners Accused of Negligence After Tenant Injury at Pennsylvania Apartment Complex
A lawsuit filed by Kira Daniels and Oscar Green alleges negligence by two property management companies after an injury occurred at Rolling Glen Apartments in Boothwyn, PA.
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against Shopping Center Over Premises Liability Incident
A lawsuit filed by Stanley and Patricia Heer accuses Lawrence Park Shopping Center among others for negligence leading to severe injuries sustained by Stanley due to unsafe conditions at the shopping center premises in Broomall, PA.
Vacationer Sues Property Owners Over Dog Attack Negligence
Laura Davis has taken legal action against Raul Forsmark and Emily Eisenhuth following a traumatic dog attack at their Gouldsboro property.
Christopher Yoo Joins ALI AI Project
Professor Christopher Yoo, Imasogie Professor in Law and Technology, Professor of Communication, and Professor of Computer and Information Science, has been appointed as an Adviser to The American Law Institute’s new project, Principles of the Law, Civil Liability for Artificial Intelligence.
Wrongful death case against Philadelphia survives dismissal motion
PHILADELPHIA - The City of Philadelphia has lost its attempt to toss out of court a lawsuit that alleges police left a one-legged man to die in jail.
Hot Topics in Employment Law for 2025 on February 13
Join Bonnie for an overview of current employment law topics affecting Independent Schools.
Tenant Alleges Negligence Against Apartment Complex Over Unsafe Conditions
A tenant at New Orleans Apartments has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence after slipping on a wet bathroom floor due to unaddressed leaks.
Plaintiff Alleges Debt Collector Violated Consumer Protection Laws
A recent lawsuit filed by Clint Beauchamp claims that LVNV Funding LLC violated both federal and state consumer protection laws during their attempts to collect a disputed debt from him.
Plaintiff insurance company alleges negligence against neighbor for property damage
Millers Mutual Insurance Company has taken legal action against Marie Hill over alleged negligence leading to significant property damage in Pittsburgh.
Plaintiff alleges Credit Collection Services violated Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Dyanne Lozier Williams has filed a lawsuit against Credit Collection Services for allegedly violating consumer protection laws by misreporting her credit status despite disputes raised through formal channels.
Sidnee McDonald Named to the Pittsburgh Business Times 2025 30 Under 30 List
Sidnee McDonald, an associate in Cozen O'Connor's Labor and Employment Department, has been named to the Pittsburgh Business Times 2025 30 Under 30 list.